#AskTheExpert session with Phyllis Choong, certified trainer from Confinement Angels

🌟 Exciting Announcement! Join me, Phyllis Choong, certified trainer from Confinement Angels, for a vital #AskTheExpert session on theAsianparent app! 🎉 📣 Topic: "How Should My Diet Be During Confinement?" 🗓️ Date: 3rd August 2023 , Thursday 🕒 Time: 8pm to 9pm 🌸 The postpartum period, known as Confinement, is a sacred time of recovery and rejuvenation for new mothers. It is essential to prioritize your physical and emotional well-being during this transformative phase. 💕 That's why I am thrilled to invite you to a session where we will delve into the significance of ‘Diet During Confinement’ and provide you with valuable insights and practical tips to nourish your body and support your recovery. Send your questions on a range of confinement topics, including: 1️⃣ Understanding the significance of a balanced diet 2️⃣ Essential nutrients for postpartum recovery and healing 3️⃣ Meal planning and recipe ideas for a nourishing confinement diet 4️⃣ Traditional practices and their benefits 🔔 Save the date and mark your calendars for this invaluable session. Warm regards, Phyllis Choong, Certified trainer from Confinement Angels

#AskTheExpert session with Phyllis Choong, certified trainer from Confinement Angels
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Are there any foods or beverages that should be avoided during the confinement period, and what are the reasons behind these restrictions?

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Firstly, less consume of cold drinks. Cold drinks are believed to have a “cooling” effect which slows down recovery and may lead to poorer health. You are advised to take hot drinks and many traditional practices recommend drinking hot teas as part of the confinement diet. Other than that, there are some ingredients need to be avoid too during confinement which included caffeine, spicy food, cold and raw foods. This one might be difficult for coffee lovers, although you may learned to limit your coffee intake during pregnancy. However, caffeine can get into your breast milk and irritate your baby’s digestive system as it is still weak. It can also elevate your heart rate and cause insomnia so it is recommended that you avoid coffee as much as possible while you are breastfeeding. It is even advised that you limit your chocolate intake as it contains caffeine. Eating spicy food can cause discomfort to your baby while breastfeeding, although the level of discomfort can vary between bab